The Zipper is an appropriate combination of secure and scary. Your legs aren't flopping around everywhere, and you can torment your riding partner by rocking the thing when they don't want you to. It's like a Ferris wheel gone crazy. A true classic.

While perusing the 2018 rodeo offerings, we saw rides with names like "OMG!" and "Extreme."

It just goes to show that people in 1968 were better at naming things.

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There are other wonderful things to say about the Zipper. You're in a tiny cage with a friend, which feels safe and secure, even though you know you're about to spin around very fast and go upside down.

And, like Disney's teacups, the Zipper is one of few rides that you can get started enjoying right away, as other people are still getting on.

Just try to rock your seat on the Ferris Wheel and they will yell at you to stop. But you can rock your tiny Zipper cage as much as you want.

We've found a few other awesome rides over the years at the rodeo carnival. See the photos for our best and worst picks, and tell us about your favorites in the comments.

Dana Burke is a digital reporter at Chron.com. You can read more of her stories here and follow her on Twitter at @danapburke.